THE ISLAND

By 1880, Little Current, or “Petite Current” as it was known by the voyageurs, was well recognized as the “Gateway Port” to the Manitoulin Island and a critical stop-over point for refueling and re-supplying water traffic on the Great Lakes. To this day, the Little Current waterfront has been the life-blood of the community and the key to its economic success. The rich marine history of Little Current has continued to present day where the 560 meters of town docks continue to host hundreds of boats (both power and sail) every year. In 1998, the Town of Little Current was amalgamated with the Township of Howland and the McGregor Bay area to form the municipality that we now know as the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. The Town of NEMI employs approximately 22 fulltime, 6 seasonal and part-time, and up to 15 summer students in the administration and provision of services to the community. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for all day-to-day operations and reports directly to the Mayor and eight Councillors. Administrative services are provided from the Main Office at 14 Water Street East (Post Office Building) in the Town of Little Current. Public works operates out of two separate locations, one in Little Current and the other in the Hamlet of Sheguiandah. In addition, Community Services function out of the Recreation Centre that is located at 9001 Highway 6, just south of Little Current.

WELCOME to the Town of LITTLE CURRENT
and the Municipality of NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN AND THE ISLANDS!

The Municipal Office is located at:
14 Water Street East (Post Office Building)All mail correspondence can be sent to:
Town of NEMI PO. Box 608 Little Current, ON P0P 1K0.

The Town has initiated an Age-Friendly Action Plan to ensure that our residents are healthy, active, socially engaged, and have the support they need as they age. NEMI is providing opportunities for individuals, community organizations and other stakeholders to have input into the Plan.

LIVING IN NEMI

AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY PLAN

With funding assistance from the Province of Ontario, the Town of NEMI has finalized an Age Friendly Community Plan that ensures our residents are healthy, active, socially engaged, and have the support they need as they age. NEMI has received feedback from individuals, community organizations and other stakeholders that have all been included into the Plan. The key questions that were addressed in the consultation are as follows:

How age-friendly is NEMI now?

What issues, constraints and needs are faced by the community in terms of being age-friendly?

What can be done to make NEMI more age-friendly in both the short and long terms?

What are the priorities of the community with respect to future action and resource commitments?

On March 1st, 2016 the Town of NEMI Council approved the TOWN OF NEMI AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY PLAN and it can be viewed by clicking HERE. Paper copies of the plan are also available at the Town of NEMI Municipal Office at 14 Water St. East.

The Town of NEMI would like to thank all those who provided valuable input throughout this process and look forward to making our community more age-friendly!

CHURCHES

Anglican Church
10 Robinson St. Little Current
(705) 368-3036

Anglican Church Rectory
12 Vankoughet St. Little Current
(705) 368-3063

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
9050 Hwy. 6 Little Current
(705) 368-1974

St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church
19 Hayward St. Little Current
(705) 368-2034

United Church of Canada
Robinson St. Little Current
(705) 368-2941

LIBRARY

THE NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN AND THE ISLANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Our Community’s Public Library is located at 50 Meredith Street West in Little Current.

Its collection includes 13,000 volumes, a reference section and a variety of periodicals, as well as special children’s area. It also has a Community Access Portal to the internet, featuring five workstations.

Photocopying, faxing and laminating are available for a fee. Located adjacent to the Library is a small park with children’s playground.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Town of NEMI has an Emergency Management Plan with copies available at both the Municipal Office and the NEMI Public Library to the public. Please click HERE for a copy of the Emergency Management Plan.

PUBLIC WORKS

Welcome to our Public Works department!

The public works department operates out of two locations, on in Little Current and the other in Sheguiandah.

Our public works department works hard at ensuring that…

The municipality’s infrastructure is in top shape

construction projects are moving forward

roadways are safe for our residents and visitors

landfill and garbage pick-up move smoothly and effectively

roadways are safe and plowed in the winter months

residents enjoy reliable water and wastewater systems

much, much, more

If you would like to contact our public works department, please call the following phone numbers.

Little Current Public Works – (705) 368-2093
Sheguiandah Public Works – (705) 368-2270

LANDFILL HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesdays 9am – 3pm
Saturdays 9am – 3pm
Sundays 11am- 6pm

Access is available from the third Sunday in May through to the third Sunday in October from 11am – 6pm.

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for July 6, 2019 from 8am-11am at the NEMI Landfill.
Please click here for a list of what you can bring for the collection event.

WASTE & RECYCLING

RECYCLING INSTRUCTIONS

The NEMI Landfill recycles plastics 1 through 6!! Please click HERE for more information about this program.
Please click HERE for the 2019 Recycling Schedule.
Ever wonder what can and cannot be recycled???
Here are some pointers to keep in mind when filling up your blue box!

Plastic Bottles and jars
• Containers that are marked on the side or the bottom • Plastic pop b bottles, water bottles, soap, anti-freeze, laundry detergent or javex bottles • Plastic lids should be put into the garbage • Containers must have screw top lids (no tubs) e.g. margarine or yogurt containers • Place loose in your Blue Box

Aseptic and Gable Tops
• Aseptic and gable top containers are the waxed juice box containers and the juice containers, such as orange juice or milk containers that come to a peak at the top of the jug • These containers are to be rinsed out and placed into the commingled blue box container

REMINDER• Keep materials separated and put out your Blue Box only when it is full • If so desired, you can separate products in your Blue Box with newspaper or magazines

GARBAGE PICK-UP

Garbage pick-up occurs each Friday (unless otherwise notified). Please have your garbage to the curb by 7am to ensure that it is picked up.

REMINDEROnly garbage in clear garbage bags free of recycling will be picked up.
Garbage Bag Tags are no longer required.

PARKS & RECREATION

The NEMI Recreation Centre Has Great Spaces Available For Your Next Event:

The Town of NEMI gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to upgrade our lighting and dehumidifiers for our ice surface at the NEMI Recreation Centre.

Municipal Park and Park Structure Rental Rates

Category

Half Day

Full Day

Not for Profit Activity

$25.00 + GST

$50.00 + GST

Private Activity

$50.00 + GST

$100.00 + GST

Commercial Activity

N/A

$300.00 + GST

Additional Costs:

– Set-up/Clean-up (tables & chairs) $50.00
– Transport chairs to site and back $50.00
– Deposit due: To secure your booking– Balance due: On the day of your event (or the Friday prior if event is on a weekend)
– Cancellation: No refund will be given on cancellations of less than 30 days notice; otherwise, a full refund will be given.

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

The Town of NEMI is lucky to have such an extensive list of community groups and organizations all working together to make our Town a better place to live and visit!

Please refer to the list below for our community groups and their contact information. If your group is not on this list, please email hferguson@townofnemi.on.ca with your group and contact information!

WATER & WASTEWATER SYSTEMS

PLEASE NOTE: As per By-Law 2019-12, all overdue water accounts, with a balance of $400.00 or greater, may result in the disconnection of service or having the water account transferred to your property tax account.

The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) contracts the services of the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) to provide operations and maintenance services for municipal drinking water and wastewater facilities.

Please click HERE to access the Services Agreement between the Town of NEMI and OCWA.

The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (Town) is proposing to undertake upgrades to the Little Current sewage treatment lagoons to provide increased treatment capacity and improved effluent quality.

The purpose of this addendum is to document the proposed design changes and discuss any potential environmental implications relative to those presented in the original environmental study
report. To view the Environmental Study Report (ESR) Addendum please click here.

Please click HERE to access the Municipal Drinking Water Licence for the Little Current Drinking Water System
Please click HERE to access the Drinking Water Works Permit for the Little Current Drinking Water System

Please click HERE to access the Municipal Drinking Water Licence for the Sheguiandah Drinking Water System
Please click HERE to access the Drinking Water Works Permit for the Sheguiandah Drinking Water System

Please click HERE to access the 2017 Annual Report for the Little Current Water Treatment System.

Please click HERE to access the 2017 Annual Report for the Sheguiandah Water Treatment System.

Please click HERE to access the 2018 Annual Report for the Little Current Water Treatment System.

Please click HERE to access the 2018 Annual Report for the Sheguiandah Water Treatement System.

*Full documents including licences and schedules are available at the Municipal Office
*Sample results from the Little Current Drinking Water System and the Sheguiandah Drinking Water System are available at the Municipal Office

14 Water St. East
Little Current, ON

ANIMAL CONTROL

The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands contracts out Animal Control Services to Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement.

Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement is responsible for stray or nuisance dogs (and their owners) in the town of NEMI.
Please call to report roaming dogs, if you have found a dog, or to report anyone who is allowing their dog to be a nuisance to others.

After Hours:
For concerns regarding injured stray dogs, or situations where a dog is a threat to public safety;
Call one of the above numbers and press 5 for emergencies.
For all other emergencies call 9-1-1
Lost and found reports may be placed anytime by anyone on our on line on their website.
Visit: www.rdshelter.ca
2018 Dog Licenses are available!

What’s New

Marine Services

Port of Little Current

BUSINESS IN NEMI

Located on the shore of the North Channel, on the world’s largest fresh water island (Manitoulin), the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) is a prime location for cultivating innovation and new business development. People here are creative, educated, loyal, and hardworking.

Little Current is only minutes from the Trans-Canada Highway, Canada’s main transportation corridor, and about one hour from Sudbury. Easy access to national and international markets, affordable housing, high-speed Internet and exceptional educational institutions make Little Current a logical choice to live, work, and play. Wouldn’t you want to do business here?

The area has a wide variety of social, recreational and cultural activities, including an increasingly successful annual country music festival known as Manitoulin Country Fest owned and operated by Manitoulin Radio. Adventure and eco-tourism thrive here, with phenomenal opportunities for growth in tourism in general. The affluent luxury pleasure craft market is growing, providing fuel for Little Current’s beautiful Town Docks and Spider Bay Marina; both located in downtown Little Current.

In the Town of NEMI you won’t be a stranger on a congested street. You will breathe fresh air, drink clean water, and your children will be safe playing with other children in a community that cherishes its quality of life. Services and amenities are nearby, and recreational activities are abundant. Come for a visit and see what NEMI has to offer. You may just stay for life!

OFFICE SPACE for Rent
Beautiful downtown location overlooking the North Channel. Includes a main

We are strategically located on the North Channel of Lake Huron and are known to have “The Best Freshwater Boating in the World!” Our spectacular landscapes and breath-taking views add to the exceptional quality of life, including a very rich pool of knowledge and cultural influence from the surrounding First Nations and Aboriginal communities. Our skilled, cost-effective workforce and available development lands, potentially invite a diversified range of business and investment opportunities.

There are approximately 164 businesses in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands area across many different sectors including tourism, eco-tourism and agriculture. Additionally, there are numerous small and medium sized businesses specializing in many different fields.

The Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a community based non–profit organization that is governed by a local volunteer board of directors. The volunteer Board of Directors consists of community minded individuals who represent the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands.

These individuals are committed stakeholders within the community who enjoy the quality of life here and want to contribute to the economic and social health of our area. The objective of this corporation is “to promote community economic development with the co-operation and participation of the community by encouraging, facilitating and supporting community strategic planning and increasing self reliance, investment and job creation within the community”.

More specifically, the CDC works with individuals, businesses and community partners to facilitate the creation and maintenance of jobs and to build healthy, sustainable communities. The CDC works with individuals and groups to:

Encourage and support small businesses

Encourage involvement, forward looking vision and positive outlook

Plan and facilitate action regarding changes, which will affect the municipality

The Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Community Development Corporation has been in existence since May of 2000.

Current topics being tackled by this group include:

Cultural Attractions

Green Energy and Agricultural

Sheguiandah Development

Swing Bridge

Brownfields

Source Water Protection

Marketing

For more information about the CDC, or to get involved in these initiatives, please contact Pam Cress (Town of NEMI, Clerk) at pcress@townofnemi.on.ca or 705-368-3500.

St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church
19 Hayward St. Little Current
(705) 368-2034

United Church of Canada
Robinson St. Little Current
(705) 368-2941

RFP’s, TENDERS & ETC.

TOWN OF NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN AND THE ISLANDSTENDER REQUEST

Contract 2019-CL RFP for Consulting Engineering Services for Watermain Replacement and Upgrading of the Little Current Connecting Link

The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) is requesting proposals to provide consulting engineering services for the design and construction review for improvements to the Connecting Link road system in the Town of Little Current. The following works are proposed:
– Replacement of 120 meters of water main, the upgrading of approximately 360 meters of roadway to an urban standard and milling and resurfacing of approximately 1500 meters of roadway.

Proposal documents may be downloaded by clicking here Proponents must confirm receipt of the RFP.

All enquiries shall be directed to Dave Williamson, C.A.O. via email no later than 12:00 p.m. August 26, 2019 to dwilliamson@townofnemi.on.ca. Nothing herein shall obligate the Town to respond to any question or clarification request.

All communications with the Town during the RFP process shall be directed through the C.A.O and proponents shall not contact any other persons including Members of Council, Town employees or consultants retained by the Town regarding the RFP.

Verbal communications will not be binding on the Town.

Proposals shall be submitted to the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, P.O. Box 608, 14 Water Street, Little Current, Ontario P0P 1K0 no later than 11:00 a.m. (our time), August 28, 2019.

Proposals should be submitted in a sealed envelope or package clearly addressed to the Town. Proposals will be opened by Town officials at the tender opening meeting which may be attended by the proponents, the same day and at the same address at 2:00 p.m. The names and results of the proponent’s submissions will be posted to the Town’s webpage at www.townofnemi.on.ca. within three business days of the opening.

Results of the 2019-CL RFP for Consulting Engineering Services for Watermain Replacement and Upgrading of the Little Current Connecting Link

Date of Opening: August 28, 2019

Present for Opening: David Williamson, CAO
Pam Cress, Clerk

Supplier

Price

Total

J.L. Richards

Design

$78,285.00

$ 152,345.00

Construction

$74,060.00

EXP

Design

$79,410.00

$181,500.00

Construction

$ 102,090.00

Greer Galloway

Design

$45,525.00

$140,245.00

Construction

$102,090.00

Tulloch

Design

$83,320.00

$228,190.00

Construction

$144,870.00

Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Contractor Pre-qualification

The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands is implementing a prequalification process for all contractors who perform maintenance task for the Municipality. Prequalification will focus mainly on Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, Masonry and Heating and Ventilation.

Please click HERE to access the Prequalification Form and return to the Municipality by mail:
14 Water St, East
PO Box 608
Little Current, ON
P0P 1K0
or fax:
(705) 368-2245

Although the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) makes every effort to ensure that the material/information provided is current and accurate, the Town of NEMI cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of this information, nor is it responsible for any expenses or damages incurred directly or indirectly resulting from the use of this information.

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. This data is for the user’s own internal business and personal purposes. If a formal certification or legal document is required, please contact the municipality to attain a tax certificate/letter of compliance/letter of tolerance/etc.

* Please Note* For updated schedule of fees attached with by-laws, please call the Town Office at 705-368-3500 or 705-368-6251(c), or visit the department webpage for the updated fees.

Want a worry free method to pay your taxes and utilities?
The Town of NEMI offers preauthorized payments for both taxes and utilities. These scheduled payments can be automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the first of each month. Please click HERE to access the preauthorized payment form.

Please feel free to call the municipality if you require assistance, or would like more information regarding this payment option.

Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands
14 Water Street East
P0. Box 608
Little Current, ON
(705)368-3500bhawke@townofnemi.on.ca

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Click HERE to view the 2017 financial statements for the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands
Click HERE to view the 2014 financial statements for the Town of NEMI
Click HERE to view the 2015 financial statements for the Town of NEMI
Click HERE to view the 2016 financial statements for the Town of NEMI
Click HERE to view the Town of NEMI’s Asset Management Plan
Click HERE to view the Town of NEMI’s Asset Management Policy (approved May 7, 2019)
Click HERE to view the Town of NEMI’s 2017 Tax Rates by Ward and by Property Class
Click HERE to view the 2018 financial statements for the Town of NEMI

If you have any questions regarding these documents, please feel free to contact Sheryl Wilkin, Treasurer at
(705) 368-3500 ext. 222 or swilkin@townofnemi.on.ca

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN AND THE ISLANDS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

9131 Hwy 6 Howland Twp, Pt lot 20, Concession 11 Part 1 31R-916

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands will hold a public meeting on October 8, 2019, at 7:00p.m. at the Municipal Office, 14 Water Street East, Little Current. The purpose of this public meeting is to consider a proposed Site Specific Zoning amendment to Zoning

By-law No. 2018-41, as amended for the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands pursuant to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C. P. 13. to allow for an additional sea bin to the parking lot area.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed By-law Amendment.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands before the proposed By-law Amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands before the proposed By-law Amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Pam Cress, Clerk, Box 608 Little Current, ON, P0P 1K0.

An explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed By-law Amendment, describing the affected property, a Key Map showing the location of the affected property to which the proposed By-law Amendment applies, and a copy of the complete proposed By-law Amendment is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Municipal Office, 14 Water Street East, Little Current.

DATED at the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands on 2019-09-04
Pam Cress, Clerk
Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands
14 Water Street East, P.O. Box 608
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Ph.:(705)368-3500

Application for ConsentUnder Section 53 of the Planning ActTo be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Waterfront Artisan Incubator and Technology Center

File No. :

Con 2019-05

Applicant:

Ken Ingram

Location

Legal Description:

220 Demmy’s Road

Pt Lot 22, Con 5 Bidwell Township Pt 1, 31 R3684

Pt 3, 9 to 20, 31R 1520 except Pt 5, 31R1581

Official Plan:

Shoreline Area

PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION

The purpose of this application is to adjust lot lines, to provide for larger lotsCONSENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Consent is required for lot additions

ANYONE INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS MAY ATTEND the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands public meeting concerning this application. If you have specific comments regarding this application, you may submit a letter to the Secretary-Treasurer of the planning authority prior to or at the meeting

IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND this Hearing, it may proceed in your absence and, except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, you will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceeding.IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the Decision of the Planning Authority in respect of the proposed Consent, you must make a written request to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning Authority at the address shown below.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY THAT FILES AN APPEAL against a decision of the Approval Authority in respect of the proposed consent has not made a written submission to the Approval Authority before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available to the public for viewing at the Municipal office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; or you may contact Ms. Pam Cress, Clerk and Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning Authority, at (705) 368-3500 ext. 228.

NEMI’s Building Controls Department is available to advise you on what’s required to comply with the Ontario Building Code and local zoning rules. NEMI’s Building Department can be reached at (705) 368-3500 ext. 227 or by email at rarmstrong@townofnemi.on.ca

WATER & WASTEWATER SYSTEMS

PLEASE NOTE: As per By-Law 2019-12, all overdue water accounts, with a balance of $400.00 or greater, may result in the disconnection of service or having the water account transferred to your property tax account.

The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) contracts the services of the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) to provide operations and maintenance services for municipal drinking water and wastewater facilities.

Please click HERE to access the Services Agreement between the Town of NEMI and OCWA.

The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (Town) is proposing to undertake upgrades to the Little Current sewage treatment lagoons to provide increased treatment capacity and improved effluent quality.

The purpose of this addendum is to document the proposed design changes and discuss any potential environmental implications relative to those presented in the original environmental study
report. To view the Environmental Study Report (ESR) Addendum please click here.

Please click HERE to access the Municipal Drinking Water Licence for the Little Current Drinking Water System
Please click HERE to access the Drinking Water Works Permit for the Little Current Drinking Water System

Please click HERE to access the Municipal Drinking Water Licence for the Sheguiandah Drinking Water System
Please click HERE to access the Drinking Water Works Permit for the Sheguiandah Drinking Water System

Please click HERE to access the 2017 Annual Report for the Little Current Water Treatment System.

Please click HERE to access the 2017 Annual Report for the Sheguiandah Water Treatment System.

Please click HERE to access the 2018 Annual Report for the Little Current Water Treatment System.

Please click HERE to access the 2018 Annual Report for the Sheguiandah Water Treatement System.

*Full documents including licences and schedules are available at the Municipal Office
*Sample results from the Little Current Drinking Water System and the Sheguiandah Drinking Water System are available at the Municipal Office

14 Water St. East
Little Current, ON

ANIMAL CONTROL

The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands contracts out Animal Control Services to Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement.

Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement is responsible for stray or nuisance dogs (and their owners) in the town of NEMI.
Please call to report roaming dogs, if you have found a dog, or to report anyone who is allowing their dog to be a nuisance to others.

After Hours:
For concerns regarding injured stray dogs, or situations where a dog is a threat to public safety;
Call one of the above numbers and press 5 for emergencies.
For all other emergencies call 9-1-1
Lost and found reports may be placed anytime by anyone on our on line on their website.
Visit: www.rdshelter.ca
2018 Dog Licenses are available!